In July 2025, NASA and ISRO launched NISAR, a new radar satellite that collects L-band data. Its longer wavelength can penetrate vegetation more effectively than the radar wavelengths typically used for InSAR monitoring, providing new opportunities for detecting ground movement in heavily
At Clifton, we are privileged to live alongside and work with many Indigenous communities throughout Western Canada and the Arctic. Through these relationships and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action, we have come to better understand Canada’s history, the history
As part of Women in Clifton, an internal initiative focused on supporting and connecting women across the organization, we launched a new four-part speaker series focused on Women Empowering Women. For our first session, we welcomed Kristen Darr, P.Geo., Executive Director of
Following our recent introduction of Clifton’s InSAR monitoring capabilities, our team applied the same technology to examine a recent geohazard event near the Nepal-China border. On August 26, 2026, a catastrophic ice-rock avalanche and resulting debris flow devastated communities along the Lende
Clifton is expanding our geohazard capabilities with the introduction of spaceborne Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR) monitoring. InSAR uses satellite data to measure changes in the Earth’s surface over time, providing valuable information for identifying and monitoring ground deformation. The technology can
Today, Clifton celebrates 48 years. Founded in 1978, Clifton began as a small engineering firm with a goal of delivering practical solutions to complex technical challenges. Today, we have grown to more than 250 employees across six offices, supporting clients and communities
Yesterday we hosted our Calgary office’s 12th Annual Client Appreciation Stampede BBQ. This year, we changed things up and held the event at Big Sky BBQ/Big Rock Brewery, where clients joined us for an afternoon of great food and drinks. A big
The Calgary Social Club spent Saturday exploring some of Calgary’s local craft breweries during our annual Brewery Tour. Employees, friends, and family visited Citizen Brewing Company, Cold Garden, and Two House Brewing Taproom, with a party bus taking everyone between each stop.
A few members of the Clifton team spent Friday evening cheering on the Saskatchewan Roughriders as they took on the Toronto Argonauts. Zachary Nichol, Jameson Sather, Justin Roberts, and Marcos Rios, along with some of their families, enjoyed a beautiful evening at
We’re excited to announce the launch of the 2026-2027 Misty Clifton Engineering LP Post-Secondary Student Support Program. Through our Engineering and Certificate/Diploma Scholarships, we’re supporting First Nations and Métis students pursuing careers in engineering and engineering technology. In addition to scholarship funding,
In July 2025, NASA and ISRO launched NISAR, a new radar satellite that collects L-band data. Its longer wavelength can penetrate vegetation more effectively than the radar wavelengths typically used for InSAR monitoring, providing new opportunities for detecting ground movement in heavily forested regions. NISAR data is openly available at
Clifton is attending the 2026 Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) Conference & Exhibition, taking place October 4–7 at the RBC Convention Centre in Winnipeg, MB. This year’s theme, Transportation for a Strong Canada, brings together transportation professionals from across the country to explore how transportation supports mobility, resilient infrastructure, and
At Clifton, we are privileged to live alongside and work with many Indigenous communities throughout Western Canada and the Arctic. Through these relationships and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action, we have come to better understand Canada’s history, the history of this land, and the experiences of Indigenous
Today is HR Professionals Day, a day to recognize our HR team and the important role they play in supporting our people across Clifton. From welcoming new employees and supporting professional development to helping our teams with the day-to-day, their work is an important part of the employee experience at Clifton.
We’re celebrating Darren Jackson and his 20-year milestone with Clifton. Darren is a Surveyor with more than 35 years of experience in the survey and construction industry. Since joining Clifton in 2006, he has specialized in construction surveying, including site layouts, construction staking, topographic and as-constructed surveys, settlement monitoring, volume
As part of Women in Clifton, an internal initiative focused on supporting and connecting women across the organization, we launched a new four-part speaker series focused on Women Empowering Women. For our first session, we welcomed Kristen Darr, P.Geo., Executive Director of Strategic Planning and Environment at SaskEnergy, for a
Clifton is attending the International Pipeline Conference & Expo (IPCE), taking place September 21–25 at the BMO Centre in Calgary, AB. The conference brings together pipeline professionals from around the world for technical sessions, panels, training, and discussions covering pipeline infrastructure, safety, operations, geohazards, and emerging technologies. This morning, Michael
Clifton is at the University of Regina Careers Day 2026 today! Nathan Moore and Zachary Moore are in the Centre for Kinesiology, Health & Sport, Gym 3 (Main Gym), located at booth B3, connecting with students and sharing what it is like to build a career at Clifton. Careers Day
The Clifton team is attending GeoQuébec 2026, the 79th Canadian Geotechnical Conference, in Québec City, QC. Yesterday, JT Tang presented Stress Strain Data Calibrated Creep Model, co-authored with Curtis Warrington and Wayne Clifton. The presentation explored an SSC creep model that uses laboratory stress-strain data to improve the modelling of
Following our recent introduction of Clifton’s InSAR monitoring capabilities, our team applied the same technology to examine a recent geohazard event near the Nepal-China border. On August 26, 2026, a catastrophic ice-rock avalanche and resulting debris flow devastated communities along the Lende Khola and Trishuli rivers. An estimated 18 to
Clifton is proud to be a Diamond Sponsor of GeoQuébec 2026, the 79th Canadian Geotechnical Conference, taking place September 12–16 at the Québec City Convention Centre. Hosted by the Canadian Geotechnical Society (CGS), this year’s theme, Expanding Geotechnical Frontiers, explores the role of geotechnical engineering in addressing challenges including climate
Last week, our Regina office gathered with clients, partners, family, and friends at Wascana Park for Clifton’s 48th Anniversary Client Appreciation BBQ and to celebrate Wayne Clifton’s birthday. Our annual BBQ is always a great opportunity to connect, catch up, and enjoy some good food together. Guests enjoyed brisket, pulled
